Reports to: Daniel Infeld, Associate Vice President, Programs

Prizmah is seeking a detail-oriented project manager with a disposition towards service. The Manager, Conference and Gatherings will coordinate event planning and manage participant, exhibitor, vendor, and stakeholder relationships for Prizmah’s 10+ annual in-person gatherings, dozens of online programs, and the biennial Prizmah Conference. Prizmah is a remote organization with a fast-paced and high-performing team. We’re looking for a self-starter who will excel as a trusted and nimble collaborator, managing many simultaneous projects and competing priorities. This individual will appreciate that their behind-the-scenes contributions enable the success of Prizmah programs and help Jewish day school leaders thrive.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Calendar and Project Management

• Manage Prizmah’s internal program calendars and ensure their accuracy as an authoritative source of key details about our programs and gatherings.
• Collect and disseminate information across our teams using collaborative tools such as Airtable, Slack, Box, and Google Suite.
• Collaborate with Prizmah teammates working on programs, operations, and communications to manage simultaneous projects and competing priorities.

Program and Event Planning

• Plan and manage event logistics for ten or more multi-day in-person gatherings and dozens of online programs per year, including but not limited to:
  • Create detailed event specifications to ensure that all vendors and staff have all necessary information and event logistics are executed seamlessly.
  • Work closely with vendor partners such as hotels, venues, caterers, AV companies, photographers, videographers, etc. to ensure accuracy in contracts, orders, and execution with a high level of accountability to deadlines and program and participant needs.
  • Partner with Prizmah’s program teams and marketing and communications team to project manage the design and production of event collateral including signage, program materials, swag, name badges, and other materials.
  • Manage Prizmah’s inventory of program supplies, work with program leads to identify supply needs, and order supplies as necessary.
  • Coordinate shipping and receiving of program materials and supplies.
  • Support on-site event logistics including load-in/setup, venue and vendor management, staffing the registration desk, and load-out.
  • Manage seamless technical production on Zoom and other online platforms.
• Provide excellent customer service, promptly answering participant questions and handling issues with care and sensitivity towards participants’ needs, including troubleshooting registration issues and processing refunds.
• Draft and process contracts, letters of agreement, and invoice requests for participants in Prizmah’s cohort programs, and for Prizmah program presenters and vendors.
• Partner with the Prizmah finance and operations teams to coordinate financial management for Prizmah programs. Track payables and receivables from contracting or registration through to invoicing and payment and ensure that payments are properly recorded in tracking systems and databases.

Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Prizmah Network Associate Sales and Relationship Management

• Collaborate with the Prizmah team to design compelling opportunities for organizations and companies to promote their products and services to schools at the Prizmah Conference and in our various publications and communications through the Prizmah Network Associates program.
• Partner with Prizmah’s operations team to design and administer efficient registration and fee payment systems for exhibitors, sponsors, and associates.
• Lead the sales process and manage relationships:
  • Generate leads, conduct sales and intake conversations, and facilitate registration and fee payment.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with exhibitors, sponsors, and associates, attuned to exhibitor and sponsor needs and working collaboratively to come up with creative solutions.
  • Create and seamlessly manage systems to track the sales process and ensure visibility and alignment across Prizmah’s teams.
• Coordinate event logistics related to Prizmah Conference exhibitors: booth placement, setup, shipping and receiving, load-in and load-out, AV.
• Collect and organize copy and collateral for exhibitor, sponsor, and advertiser benefits: directory listings, graphics placement, etc.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate holds a high standard of excellence for themself, has a strong attention to detail, approaches their work with a relational lens, and is excited to join a dynamic and nimble team. The Manager, Conference and Gatherings is a self-starter who takes initiative to contribute positively and collaboratively, and will thrive as part of a fast-paced remote team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant program management, event management, or project management experience.
• Ideally lives in the Washington, DC area and can work in an office in Rockville, MD a few days per week, or lives in the New York City area and can occasionally work from Prizmah’s office in Manhattan. Prizmah is a remote organization, and we will consider exceptional candidates who are fully remote.
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and respectfully in writing and verbally.
• Is technologically fluent and able to learn new systems quickly. Previous experience managing systems with collaborative tools (Airtable, Google Sheets, Excel, Slack) is a plus.
• Manages and prioritizes multiple simultaneous projects with grace, generosity of spirit, and a sense of responsibility to their team.
• Brings a disposition of service to their work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Is able to travel six or more times a year for Prizmah in-person gatherings, events, and team meetings. Upcoming travel dates include November 16-18, 2026 and March 25-31, 2027.
• Has a knowledge of the Jewish community and the Jewish day school landscape.

What We Offer

• Prizmah offers an excellent benefits package that includes comprehensive health insurance with a range of plans to select from, matching contributions to 401k, flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick time, and parental leave.
• A work environment that prioritizes building a strong work-place culture. We value learning and professional development. You will be a part of a great team that cares deeply about the work we do and each other.
• Early close on Fridays for Shabbat and on the Erev (eve) of other Jewish holidays. Closed for Jewish holidays.
• Competitive salary in the non-profit field in the range of $65,000 - $70,000. Prizmah’s salary ranges are based on education, experience, and skill set required for each role. If your salary expectations are different and/or you have more experience than required, let’s talk.

Prizmah is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all individuals. We value and are committed to advancing diversity, equity, perspective, inclusion, justice, and experience brought by people from all backgrounds. We strive for our team to reflect the diverse community we serve. Prizmah provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurodiversity, any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, the organization affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity as it applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Part-Time: 20-25 Hours per Week
Location: Remote (United States)
Reports to: Odelia Epstein, Associate Vice President, Knowledge, Research & Data

About Prizmah

Prizmah is the network for Jewish day schools across North America. We partner with day schools, yeshivas, philanthropists, and communities from all denominations, helping them grow their reach and impact and tackle the challenges on their paths to success. Educating our children is the most important investment we can make in their future. Jewish day schools inspire and nurture young people, prepare them for remarkable and meaningful lives, and enable them to thrive. Prizmah enhances the ability of schools to excel. Prizmah is building networks for schools and their supporters to connect, learn, and drive impact — deepening talent by investing in professional and lay leaders; catalyzing resources to generate funding for schools to flourish; and accelerating educational innovation, to foster teaching and learning opportunities that empower students. At Prizmah, we see what is possible for Jewish day schools, and we’re passionate about making that vision a reality.

Help Shape the Future of Jewish Day Schools by Joining Our Research Team

Our Knowledge, Research & Data team produces leading research and benchmarking resources serving Jewish day schools, including enrollment trend reporting, Finance & Operations Benchmarking Project (DASL), the Prizmah Parent Survey, Facts at a Glance, salary benchmarking, and organizational impact reporting. These resources help school leaders make informed decisions and strengthen Jewish day school education across North America.

We're looking for a Research Data Analyst who enjoys working with data, and wants to contribute to research that has a meaningful impact.

About the Role

The Research Data Analyst supports Prizmah's research, benchmarking, and evaluation initiatives by managing data throughout its lifecycle, from collection and validation to analysis and reporting.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys organizing complex information, improving processes, and producing work that others rely on to make important decisions. Success in this role comes from producing accurate, organized, and actionable data that others can trust.

What You'll Do

Data Management

• Collect, clean, validate, merge, and maintain datasets from multiple sources.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of organizational data.
• Develop and maintain repeatable data management processes and documentation.
• Manage data imports and exports across research and survey platforms.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues before analysis and reporting.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare tables, charts, dashboards, and descriptive analyses.
• Produce recurring benchmarking reports and summaries.
• Develop concise written summaries that communicate what the data show.
• Contribute the production of research reports and Knowledge Center publications.

Survey & Evaluation Support

• Program and test surveys in Qualtrics and SurveyMonkey.
• Aggregate and organize evaluation, and engagement data.
• Produce descriptive tables and summary reports that support evaluation activities.

Research Operations

• Collaborate on research projects from data collection through reporting.
• Coordinate recurring data collection activities with internal staff and partner schools.
• Respond to routine internal data requests.
• Collaborate across departments to support research and organizational learning.
• Identify opportunities to improve research workflows through thoughtful use of technology, automation, and AI. 
  
  

  Perform other administrative and operational support tasks as needed to support the work of the Knowledge, Research & Data team.

We're Looking for Someone Who...

• Is organized and can stay motivated in a remote work environment.
• Enjoys working with data and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Has exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to data integrity.
• Can manage multiple projects and recurring responsibilities simultaneously.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates well with colleagues.
• Is comfortable learning new technologies and using AI to improve efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in research, data analysis, education, social sciences, statistics, nonprofit management, or a related field. Master degree preferred. 
• At least two years of experience working with research, benchmarking, surveys, evaluation, or data analysis.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, lookups, filtering, and data cleaning.
• Experience preparing reports, tables, dashboards, or descriptive analyses.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a remote work environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Tableau, Google Sheets, R, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting research or program evaluation.
• Experience using AI tools to improve research, data management, or analytical workflows.
• Master's degree in education, research methods, statistics, social sciences, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field is a plus.
• Familiarity with python is a plus. 
• Familiarity with Jewish day schools or the nonprofit education sector is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

During your first year, you will:

• Help produce high-quality benchmarking and research resources used by school leaders across North America.
• Build and maintain accurate, well-documented datasets that support Prizmah's major research initiatives.
• Improve the efficiency of recurring data workflows through thoughtful use of technology and AI.
• Become a trusted partner known for producing reliable, high-quality work.

What We Offer

• Part-time position averaging approximately 25 hours per week.
• A work environment that prioritizes building a strong work place culture. We value learning and professional development. You will be a part of a great team that cares deeply about the work we do and each other.
• Early close on Fridays for Shabbat and on the Erev (eve) of other Jewish holidays.
• Closed for Jewish holidays.
• The opportunity to contribute to nationally recognized research that supports Jewish day schools across North America.
• Salary range of $33,000 - $36,000. Prizmah’s salary ranges are based on education, experience, and skill set required for each role. 
• We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed. Prizmah is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all individuals. We value and are committed to advancing diversity, equity, perspective, inclusion, justice, and experience brought by people from all backgrounds. We strive for our team to reflect the diverse community we serve. Prizmah provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurodiversity, any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, the organization affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity as it applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.